Biology Workbook For Dummies
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-1-118-15840-1 (ISBN)
From genetics to ecology the easy way to score higher in biology Are you a student baffled by biology? You're not alone. With the help of Biology Workbook For Dummies you'll quickly and painlessly get a grip on complex biology concepts and unlock the mysteries of this fascinating and ever-evolving field of study. Whether used as a complement to Biology For Dummies or on its own, Biology Workbook For Dummies aids you in grasping the fundamental aspects of Biology. In plain English, it helps you understand the concepts you'll come across in your biology class, such as physiology, ecology, evolution, genetics, cell biology, and more. Throughout the book, you get plenty of practice exercises to reinforce learning and help you on your goal of scoring higher in biology. * Grasp the fundamental concepts of biology * Step-by-step answer sets clearly identify where you went wrong (or right) with a problem * Hundreds of study questions and exercises give you the skills and confidence to ace your biology course If you're intimidated by biology, utilize the friendly, hands-on information and activities in Biology Workbook For Dummies to build your skills in and out of the science lab.
Rene Fester Kratz, PhD, is a biology instructor at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington.
Introduction 1 Part I: Getting the Basics 7 Chapter 1: Figuring Out the Scientific Method 9 Chapter 2: Solving Problems in the Chemistry of Life 21 Chapter 3: Identifying Cell Parts and Understanding Their Functions 43 Chapter 4: Tracking the Flow of Energy and Matter 55 Part II: Creating the Future with Cell Division and Genetics 79 Chapter 5: Divide and Conquer: Recognizing the Phases of Cell Division 81 Chapter 6: Predicting Future Generations with Mendelian Genetics 101 Chapter 7: Taking Genetics to the DNA Level 113 Chapter 8: Going Straight to the Source with DNA Technology 131 Part III: Making Connections with Ecology and Evolution 143 Chapter 9: Organizing the Living World 145 Chapter 10: Connecting Organisms in Ecosystems 153 hapter 11: Evaluating the Effects of Evolution 169 Part IV: Getting to Know the Human Body 177 Chapter 12: Building Bodies with the Skeletal and Muscular Systems 179 Chapter 13: Giving Your Body What It Needs: The Respiratory and Circulatory Systems 189 Chapter 14: Processing Food with the Digestive and Excretory Systems 201 Chapter 15: Fighting Enemies with the Immune System 211 Chapter 16: Sending Messages with the Nervous and Endocrine Systems 221 Chapter 17: Making Babies with the Reproductive System 231 Part V: Going Green with Plant Biology 243 Chapter 18: Studying Plant Structures 245 Chapter 19: Pondering Problems in Plant Physiology 261 Part VI: The Part of Tens 271 Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Getting an A in Biology 273 Chapter 21: Ten (Plus One) Great Biology Websites 277 Index 281
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 8.5.2012 |
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| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 207 x 256 mm |
| Gewicht | 448 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturwissenschaft |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-118-15840-7 / 1118158407 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-15840-1 / 9781118158401 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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